Mark Greenaway's debut cookbook 'Perceptions' has won 'Best National Cookbook' in the Chef Category at Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

'Perceptions' will now compete against books from the rest of the world to be in with a chance of winning best cookbook in the world 2017, to be announced in China in May.

Edouard Cointreau, President of the Jury and founder of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards said, "This is a world class cookbook to show the excellence of Scotland's food products and their cuisine. It is informative and useful, professional and practical, beautiful, delightful and even fun. It will inspire all lovers of Scotland."